► Month nine with our Ginetta G40 GRDC
► There’s no assistance here, you drive the G40
► You need to pay attention in the Ginetta
The nicest thing about driving the G40 on the road is that you actually drive it. You’ll need both hands on the wheel to keep the darty steering in check, so checking your phone is out of the question, there’s no electronic stability safety net to catch you if you slip in the wet, and the unassisted brakes need a proper press, so you actually need to look where you’re going. If everyone drove a Ginetta G40 the roads would be a safer place, I reckon.
Logbook: Ginetta G40 GRDC
Engine: 1800cc 16v 4-cyl, 135bhp @ 5000rpm, 110lb ft @ 4500rpm (est)
Gearbox: 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Stats: 6.0sec 0-62mph, 130mph
Price: £39,960
As tested: £35,940
Miles this month: 126
Total miles: 4964
Our mpg: 28.72
Official mpg: n/a
Fuel this month: £57.42
Extra costs: £0